The Top 10 List of Non-Violent Video Games The nIc Foundation and First, students in grades K-12 reviewed and analyzed video games utilizing both data analysis and rubric generated documents. Students looked for skills that are addressed in the video games: following multi-step directions; vocabulary knowledge and acquisition; reading comprehension abilities; math reasoning skills; problem solving strategies; decoding skills; decision making processes; and geographical / mapping skills. Students also provided narrative support in determining what is “fun” about the game; a summary of the goal / task of the game; and why the game should be included on the Top 10 List. Students were also able to provide personal comments. Next, all video games were reviewed and analyzed again by a select team of students using a scoring rubric to assure that recommendations matched the criteria of a “non-violent” video game. Student reviewers also looked at cost, user friendliness, accessibility, game rating, learning skills, and written narrative responses. Then, the Jennifer Voecks, studied the collected data and reviewed all student recommendations and comments. The school counselors then put together their recommended list of 15-18 non-violent video games based on student input. Finally, a panel of reviewers with the nIc Foundation had the opportunity to review all the gathered data and information and to add their comments and suggestions. The end result: The Top 10 List of Non-Violent Video Games 1. Dance Dance Revolution 2. Brain Age 3. Ice Age the Melt Down 4. Animal Crossing 5. Tiger Woods PGA Tour ‘06 6. 7. Madden 2006 8. Porsche Unleashed 9. Rapala Pro Fishing 10. Puzzle Challenge This article may be reproduced and distributed by educational and / or nonprofit organizations as long as credit is given to the nIc Foundation, Inc.,
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